Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mod/press/news/details/900737

Chairman of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) Tolegen Ospankulov, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, spoke at a press conference at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan about the work of state inspectors of social protection in 2024.At the beginning of his speech, he noted that institutions of social inspectors exist in many countries and play an important role in improving the quality of social support for citizens, as well as allow for the formation of an effective and transparent social protection system with strict control over compliance with standards in this area.In Kazakhstan, the Institute of Social Inspectors has been introduced since the entry into force of the Social Code on July 1, 2023 to strengthen control over compliance by service providers with legislation in the field of social protection and improve the quality of services provided. To date, 111 state inspectors are working in the field of social protection of the population."The main activity of social protection inspectors is to monitor compliance with legislation in the field of social protection of persons with disabilities (hereinafter – LSI), the provision of special social services and social security.The functions of social inspectors also include conducting explanatory work on issues within their competence, interacting with government agencies, individuals and legal entities on issues of ensuring compliance with the requirements of legislation on social protection," Tolegen Ospankulov said.Social inspectors, based on the results of the inspection, make mandatory instructions to the subject of control for the elimination, prevention, prevention and prevention of detected violations and impose administrative fines for gross violations."Today, more than 730 thousand people live in the country. LSI, their share of the total population is 3.6%.In 11 months of 2024, social inspectors conducted 2,474 inspections, of which 2,307 were on accessibility for people with disabilities and 167 on the provision of special social services (hereinafter referred to as SSS). 629 inspections were carried out as part of preventive control, 655 – unscheduled and 1,190 – at the request of the prosecutor's office. According to the results of inspections, 949 prescriptions were issued to service providers and 961 fines were imposed in the amount of more than 215 million tenge. The inspections covered: 174 akimats, 167 SSU centers, 88 polyclinics and hospitals, 11 rehabilitation centers, 468 kindergartens, 802 schools, 144 lyceums and colleges, 110 departments and departments of local executive bodies, 39 trading houses, 12 banks, etc." – Tolegen Ospankulov informed.The Chairman of the Committee noted that the main violations of accessibility for LSI are: the absence of a ramp; the incongruity of the ramp angle, as well as the width of the doorway to the standards; the absence of handrails on the entrance group; inadequate sanitary facilities; lack of special parking spaces for LSI, signs, contrast guides for persons with visual impairment.In some organizations providing SSU, the need for ongoing or major repairs has been identified, as well as the discrepancy between the area of residential premises and the required standards. In addition, violations were found in terms of compliance with the norms and requirements of nutrition, prescribing and dispensing medicines, installing video surveillance cameras, maintaining personal files of service recipients, filling in staff, the need to replace furniture, equipment, hard and soft inventory, clothing and shoes, vehicles.Ospankulov stressed that the main focus on protecting the rights of LSI is the adaptation of facilities. Currently, the National Plan to Ensure the Rights and Improve the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2025, the Roadmap of the Amanat Party for 2023-2027 and the Halykpen Birge project, developed on behalf of the Head of State, are being implemented.The Roadmap of the Amanat party in the period from 2023 to 2027 provides for the adaptation of more than 40 thousand objects included in the Interactive Accessibility Map (hereinafter referred to as the Map). 20% of the facilities are subject to adaptation annually. By 2024, it is planned to adapt 40%, or 17,325 facilities, to 2025 – 60%, 2026 – 80%, in 2027, 100%."Today, according to local executive bodies, 22,166 objects have been fully adapted, or 51.8% (with a plan of 40%) of the number included in the Accessibility Map. Among them are almost 3.4 thousand healthcare facilities, more than 7.5 thousand educational facilities, 3.3 thousand institutions and organizations, more than 1.8 thousand cultural facilities, more than 4 thousand objects of trade, services, entertainment, etc.At the same time, in the regional aspect, indicators below the planned level were noted in Mangystau (36%) and Ulytau (28%) regions," the chairman of the Committee said.Tolegen Ospankulov added that in August this year, the criteria for assessing the degree of risk and a checklist in the field of social security, including compulsory social insurance, were approved. Inspections in these areas will begin from the beginning of 2025."The inspections will cover the sphere of social security of the population in terms of timely and correct appointment and transfer of social benefits to recipients. The subjects of control will be the NAO State Corporation Government for Citizens, JSC State Social Insurance Fund, as well as their branches, whose activities will be evaluated according to 12 criteria," he informed.At the end of his speech, Ospankulov said that another area of work of the Committee from January 1, 2025 will be the licensing of organizations providing SSU."The introduction of licensing is aimed at improving the quality of services provided to socially vulnerable segments of the population. When issuing a license, the availability of a material and technical base and equipment, a medical license, a fire safety license, the availability of an adapted building, a full staff, etc. will be taken into account. Thanks to the ongoing work, organizations that are not interested in providing high-quality services will be filtered out.Currently, social inspectors, together with local executive bodies, are working to analyze the readiness for licensing of organizations providing SSU. Applications for licensing will be accepted from December 26," Tolegen Ospankulov summed up.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek/press/news/details/900720

Agitation and preventive measures in the field of fire safety are continuing in the regions. On the eve of the holidays, employees of the capital's emergency department are actively conducting explanatory work with the population. Guests and residents of the capital are told how to spend the holidays not only fun, but also safe. "In order to comply with security measures during the holidays, memos were posted at facilities with a mass stay of people, which were developed by the metropolitan Department. QR codes posted on the memos allow you to switch to the official Telegram channel of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kazakhstan "112KZ" and open access to training the population to act in case of various emergencies," said Evgeny Gutyar, Deputy Head of the UGPC of the Emergency Situations Department of Astana. Raid events were held at the EXPO International Exhibition Center, Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport JSC, the multifunctional ice palace Barys Arena, Alau, the ASIA PARK shopping center, the cancer center and the railway station. Inspectors of the state fire control reminded emergency service telephones, fire safety rules in everyday life, analyzed in detail the algorithm of actions in case of fire, told about the rules that must be followed when decorating a New Year tree and using pyrotechnic products so that the holiday does not turn into a tragedy. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/900844

The workshop in Incheon discussed the principles and steps needed to be taken in the development of reviews, issues of scientific validity of reviews, as well as the problems of limited evidence to reflect progress towards the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.During the event, Director of the Department of Social Sphere Development, Law Enforcement and Special Agencies of the Ministry of National Economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan NurgulzHannazarova presented Kazakhstan's approaches to submitting a Voluntary National Review in 2025, and also spoke about the experience of submitting reviews in 2019, 2022.According to her, Kazakhstan presented the first review on July 16, 2019 during the High-level Political Forum among other 51 UN member states. The main focus was on 6 thematic goals: "Quality education", "Decent work and economic growth", "Reducing inequality", "Combating climate change", "Peace, justice and effective institutions", "Partnership for Sustainable Development".The second review was presented in July 2022 on 5 priority sustainable development goals for the country: "Poverty eradication", "Good health and well-being", "Quality education", "Clean water and sanitation", "Decent work and economic growth".Recall that Kazakhstan was included in the list of countries approved by the UN in October this year, presenting a Voluntary National Review in 2025 at the High-level Political Forum in New York.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/economy/press/news/details/901026

The main speaker was the officer for particularly important cases of the prevention service of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Colonel of the Anti-Corruption Service Zhazira Zhylkyshieva.The lecturer focused on the prerequisites being developed about the main changes in legislation aimed at improving the prevention of corruption, including the importance of introducing new tools for the prevention of corruption based on advanced international standards.Civil servants were asked to monitor the compliance of expenses and income, as thorough checks are carried out by the relevant authorities in this regard.The lecturer explained the essence and meaning of the amendments to the last 4 sets of amendments made to the law "On Combating Corruption". At the end of the seminar, the specialist summarized the following: "The prevention of corruption crimes is always connected with the personal choice of an employee — conscientious work."Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/transport/press/news/details/900806

The region hosted the first scientific and technological session in Kazakhstan dedicated to the development of the agro-industrial complex of the country with the participation of Akim of the North Kazakhstan Region Gauez Nurmukhambetov, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education Darkhan Ahmed-Zaki and Vice Minister of Agriculture Yerbol Taszhurekov. Domestic and foreign scientists, experts, farmers and business leaders gathered to jointly search for solutions aimed at introducing innovations and improving the efficiency of the agricultural sector.The President emphasizes the importance of the development of agricultural science, which is reflected in the results of the session. Scientists and entrepreneurs presented ideas to increase the productivity of agricultural enterprises. The participants confirmed their readiness to introduce new technologies that will take the agricultural sector to a new level. Following the results of the agrohakaton, the key problems of the industry were identified, priority areas for new solutions were identified, and research tasks were formed.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/sko/press/news/details/900719

In accordance with the instructions of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, a new paramedic and obstetric center was commissioned in the village of Ashchysai, Chingirlau district, West Kazakhstan region, within the framework of the national project "Modernization of rural health care".Deputy Akim of the West Kazakhstan region Bakytzhan Narymbetov, who was present at the opening ceremony, congratulated the villagers on the opening of a new medical facility.-“At the initiative of the President, 50 such facilities will be built and transferred for the benefit of the country in 2023-2025 within the framework of the national project "Modernization of rural healthcare". This will improve the quality of life and provide high-quality medical care to our citizens living in rural areas. An important role in protecting the health of the rural population and providing first aid is played by a paramedic-obstetric station. Now residents of the village of Ashchysai will be able to receive medical care on time and in favorable conditions," said the deputy akim of the region.The new medical facility is equipped with modern equipment.It should be noted that about 20 healthcare buildings will be opened in the region by the end of the year. This will improve the quality of medical services in villages, upgrade the infrastructure of medical institutions and provide high-quality medical care.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/bko/press/news/details/900705

Within the framework of the marathon of good deeds, the youth of the capital supported the workers of the municipal sector who work for the cleanliness of the city with the Baikonur district, offered hot tea and baursaks, the official website of the mayor's office of the city reports.The municipal service of the capital continues to clean the streets of the city from snow and ice in an enhanced mode around the clock. Despite the bad weather, the Metropolitan Youth supported the workers of the municipal sector, who worked for the cleanliness of the city, and distributed hot tea and baursaks. This is how young people expressed gratitude to The Specialists of the municipal service, who make a great contribution to safe and unhindered movement in the city on frosty days.To maintain the cleanliness of the streets of the city, employees of the municipal sector work around the clock in a shift mode.It should be noted that during the day shift on December 11, more than 2.7 thousand road workers and more than a thousand units of special equipment were involved in snow removal.On the night of December 10-11, 545 thousand cubic meters of snow were collected and removed from the capital by 7 flights.Since the beginning of winter, 961 thousand cubic meters of snow have been removed from the city with 75,703 flights.We remind you that the marathon of good deeds continues in the capital. The main goal of the campaign is to provide volunteers and the population with the opportunity to provide maximum assistance to socially vulnerable categories of the population, the elderly, pensioners in need. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900706

The country continues the Month of Fire Safety, which started on December 1. The main purpose of the event is to increase the level of safety of citizens. Large-scale fire prevention raids have been organized in the regions as part of the Republican Fire Safety Month. During the yard rounds of the residential sector, explanatory work is carried out with residents. Special attention is paid to socially vulnerable segments of the population and pensioners. So, the Emergency Department of the Zhetisu region, within the framework of the Month, conducts a set of preventive measures aimed at ensuring safety during the heating period and the upcoming holidays. Mobile groups of emergency personnel, police, local executive bodies and other structures have been created. These groups conduct raids in places where pyrotechnics are stored and sold, as well as check New Year's sites for compliance with safety requirements. Special attention is paid to working with the population. Tens of thousands of rounds of private houses have been carried out, during which the rules of operation of heating systems, electric heaters and safety measures for children are explained. Gas and smoke sensors have been installed for families from socially vulnerable segments of the population, which helps to prevent dangerous situations. In preparation for the New Year's events, meetings and briefings were held with heads of schools, medical institutions and owners of mass accommodation facilities. Evacuations and personnel actions in case of emergencies are also being worked out. "The measures taken have reduced the number of fires and casualties. There has been a decrease in the number of fires in residential buildings, but there have been increased cases of fires in outbuildings, haylofts and baths. The main reasons remain violation of the rules of operation of electrical equipment, arson, as well as careless handling of fire," explained Sergey Ogai, head of the Department of State Fire Control of the Emergency Situations Ministry. There are 365 families living in the Ulytau region, belonging to socially vulnerable segments of the population, to whom special attention is paid. Employees of the emergency department in the region conducted a large-scale campaign "Safety in every home" within the framework of the Month. The preventive event was also attended by police officers, representatives of the local executive body and the volunteer organization "Birlik", the media. During the prevention, explanatory work was carried out to ensure the safety of houses with stove heating, families from socially vulnerable segments of the region's population, and compliance with safety measures on ice. Installation of carbon monoxide sensors in the homes of socially vulnerable groups continues in stages, 93 sensors have been installed to date. A survey of 673 residential buildings covering 1,349 people was conducted. "This event is aimed at preventing fires in the residential sector, as well as increasing the knowledge of residents of the Ulytau region in various emergency situations," said Chingiz Samiev, Deputy head of the Emergency Department. Employees of the Atyrau region Emergency Department, the Police Department, QazaqQazAimaq JSC and volunteers jointly conducted a large-scale preventive event within the framework of the Month. Emergency rescue and fire fighting vehicles were exhibited in Victory Park. Then one group of rescuers went to bypass residential buildings, the second group was involved in carrying out preventive safety work on the ice. During the event, more than 20 smoke detectors were installed in the residential sector of the Koktem microdistrict in Atyrau. The procedure for the operation of sensors and actions in case of sound signals has been explained to residents. The Ministry of Emergency Situations urges citizens to comply with fire safety rules, especially during the heating season and during festive events. Care and responsibility will help to avoid accidents and preserve health and life. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer/press/news/details/900578

Dear residents of Zhezkazgan! We inform you that the meeting of Akim of Ulytau region Dastan Ryspekov with the population of Zhezkazgan, previously scheduled for 10:00 on December 11, was postponed at the request of the citizens to 18:00 on December 12, 2024. Venue: Zhezkazgan Kazakh Musical and Drama Theater named after S. KozhamkulovSource : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/ulytau/press/news/details/900560

Astana accepts applications from residents through the online platform "Taza Kazakhstan", where everyone can apply with a problem related to the improvement of the city. To date, over 1,000 applications have been registered in the system, about 900 of which have been completed, the official website of the Mayor's Office of the city reports.The main categories of applications include landscaping, lighting issues, road repairs, landscaping, elimination of unauthorized landfills and improvement of the sanitary condition of entrances, which indicates the need for a systematic approach to solving these issues.From June 1 to December 8, 221 appeals were received through the Taza Kazakhstan platform in the Nura metropolitan area. All of them have been worked out. Based on the results of the measures taken, residents can evaluate the work of government agencies.For example, a complaint was received about the sanitary condition of the bus shelter. Contractors have put the pavilion in order."Daily cleaning of stops is carried out according to approved plans. However, we always promptly make adjustments if applications are received through the iKomek call center or the Taza Kazakhstan portal. Since the beginning of the portal's work, 221 requests have been received on cleaning stops. All of them are processed in a timely manner, and thanks to feedback and assessments from residents, we can see how satisfied the citizens are with the work done.In winter, the number of requests increases, as it is required to clean stops more often due to snowmelt. In addition, applications are received related to the operation of heat supply systems at bus stops. All comments are processed in a timely manner, which minimizes inconveniences for residents.The main advantage of the Taza Kazakhstan portal is fast and transparent feedback from residents," said the chief specialist of the infrastructure department of the Akimat of the district, Nur Salavdi Arykbekov.To date, active contact with residents is being established, their comments and suggestions are taken into account. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/899606

The free Smart Astana mobile application provides the services necessary for a comfortable stay for residents of the capital in full. More than 70 online services in the application allow you to instantly access important information about health and education, utilities and city services, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.According to the Department of Digitalization and Public Services of Astana, one of the most functional and useful services in the Smart Astana mobile application is the "Transport" section, designed to make the daily activities of drivers comfortable. Up-to-date information on the technical inspection of a vehicle and traffic congestion is published here.And through the Radio app, car owners start every day in high spirits and vigilantly watch the road. Car passengers also hear important news in the world and the country and while away the road to the rhythm of good music.And in the section "Vehicle inspection" you can get up-to-date information about the condition of the vehicle inspection. To do this, it is enough to enter the state number of the vehicle. It also indicates when the technical inspection period expires. It is also possible to quickly find the nearest car inspection points.The Paid Parking Map section displays the location of paid parking in the city, the parking number and the total number of places, which helps to save time and choose the optimal location.The traffic information section is also the most effective for drivers. Up-to-date information about traffic jams on the road will help the car owner plan a route in advance and get acquainted with the situation on the roads in real time. In addition, road surface notifications are regularly updated in this section, which allows you to find out about any changes in the city's road conditions.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/899777

On the eve of the International Human Rights Day, the Public Foundation "Special Holidays", the intellectual club of lawyers and mediators QORGAU, together with the representative office of Rossotrudnichestvo in Kazakhstan, organized an inclusive forum "Society for All" in Astana, the official sai of the capital's akimat reports.The main purpose of the forum is to familiarize with programs in various fields aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.The discussions involve Kazakhstani and foreign experts in the field of protecting the rights of people with disabilities, as well as experts, scientists, representatives of government agencies and non-governmental organizations, psychologists, lawyers and mediators.Special attention is paid to reforms in education, healthcare and the social sphere. The participants consider the protection of children's rights and the development of volunteer inclusive programs, discuss changes in the field of culture and sports aimed at integrating people with disabilities into public life, including the accessibility of housing for people with disabilities, improving the state program in this area and creating conditions for unhindered access to housing."This is the second year we have been holding an inclusive society forum. Society should be open and accessible to everyone, regardless of its characteristics. It is important that government programs actually reach people. Such events help to see what is happening in practice," said Botagoz Igenbayeva, President of the Special Holidays Public Foundation.The organizers noted that the Society for All forum was an important step in the development of inclusive approaches. This event serves as an important platform for dialogue between the state and society and the search for solutions to integrate people with disabilities into various spheres of life. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900384

Deputy akim of Astana Yevgeny Glotov and representatives of departmental organizations: Astana Invest and the management of the Astana Development Center held a meeting in the front office of Astana Invest, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Current projects and plans for the coming year were discussed at the meeting."The country has created all the necessary conditions for investors. Last year, by the decree of the head of state, an investment headquarters was established and regular meetings of the regional investment headquarters are held. Local and executive bodies, as well as public utilities, are ready to provide the necessary support for the implementation of investment projects in the territory of the capital," deputy mayor of Astana Yevgeny Glotov said.Astana Invest front office has been operating since the beginning of the year. Provides comprehensive support to local and foreign investors who are implementing investment projects in the city.The work of the office, located in the business center "Affari" on A. Mambetov Street, is organized on the principle of "one window", which simplifies the process of attracting and supporting investors and providing public services. Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900439

In Astana, a comprehensive fight is being carried out aimed at preventing the cost of gambling. To date, in order to combat ludomania, the Jarqyn bolashaq project is being implemented at the initiative of the Youth Resource Center "Astana zhastary", the official website of the capital's mayor's office reports.The Jarqyn bolashaq project will help teenagers and young people find a profitable alternative to gambling and protect themselves from scammers. As part of the project, psychologists and addictologists will give lectures."At the meeting, the topic of ways to prevent gambling addiction was discussed. We also talk about life values. Values serve as the basis for the development of an active position of the individual, self-knowledge, the formation of the worldview of the younger generation. Such lectures will increase the legal literacy of young people," said Azamat Zhamankarayev, an addictologist.According to him, in most cases, the only reason for the appearance of a bad habit in a child is a bad environment. In addition to thinning the pocket, gambling addiction also brings trouble to parents and loved ones."The child does not take responsibility for himself, that is, he continues to play. And he keeps the debt on the shoulders of his parents. He may even hide what he owes. To get out of the impasse, he takes cash on credit. In a word, he does not know that he is in debt. His bottom leads to drugs. Today, children aged 16-17 are becoming addicted to gambling. If a person is able to control his actions, then he stops the game. And those who cannot control are dependent people. If he plays computer games for 2-3 hours a day, has time for classes, communicates with friends and communicates with society, then we cannot say that he is a dependent person," the specialist said.The addictologist also told how to deal with gambling addiction among young people. According to him, a person should take full responsibility for himself, it is better not to put everything on the shoulders of the parents. It is necessary to be able to plan and spend the money earned for the right purpose. It is better not to forget to devote part of his daily time to sports. The main thing is to choose the right medium for mixing.He noted that a large number of motivational campaigns and advertising of betting companies in the direction of rapid enrichment also affect a person."You can tell a child's gambling addiction by the following signs. First, he cannot control the time of playing the game. For example, if the parents allow themselves to play games for half an hour, and the child does not notice how two hours have passed. Secondly, his mood will be changeable. May even show aggression. Thirdly, the appearance of virtual friends of the child. Fourth, the child's routine is violated," he said.Azamat Zhamankarayev advises parents to turn to specialists when they notice their child's game addiction. In general, an addictologist will conduct trainings for students of the capital and explain about the dangers of ludomania."Gambling addiction can be overcome. To do this, you need to fight to the end. And if not to fight, it will end in a hospital, prison, death. Especially those who want to fight gambling addiction for themselves, and not for others, quickly return to the normal environment. If the player has a debt, then he must not hide it, but tell and explain it to his parents, if not to his loved ones. It is necessary to never lie. There are many types of addiction. For example, if you spend a lot of time on social networks, then at the first stage it is better to put control. It is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle. A person who goes with a plan will find his place in life. Every evening at the table, parents should talk to their child and ask what they have been doing all day. Also here they share their plans for the future with each other. If you look at it, it won't take long, but it will play an important role for the child to be in the right direction. In addition, it is beneficial for parents to walk with their child in nature and spend time together. In short, the Union of three "teachers-students-parents" should be strong," Azamat Zhamankarayev said.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900442

The direction "green kindergarten" among preschool educational organizations has been launched in Astana, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.This program provides not only landscaping of the territory and provision of its products, but, above all, environmental education and upbringing of children.Kindergarten No. 84 "Kausar", which was one of the first to introduce the program in our city, has implemented a number of initiatives today. In particular, the Araily Astana Park was opened on the territory of the kindergarten, 70 pines were planted, 21 birch trees and 21 apple trees were planted in the Tarbieh Bakys Park.In November of this year, with the participation of children of four groups, it is planned to study on an experimental site how decarative cabbage and multiflora are grown, in the future to open a meteorological site and grow more than a hundred sunflowers and various flowers.In order to intensively carry out these works among parents, a "Gallery of paintings" was opened at the first stage of the competition "I am a landscape designer of a green kindergarten". According to the memorandum agreed with the Ministry of Ecology, the kindergarten administration intends to plant about 300 small-leaved elms along the "Roads of Health" to strengthen the respiratory tract within the framework of "Taza Kazakhstan".In addition, in the direction of "Green kindergarten" in preschool educational organizations №24, №60, №77, №84, №92 They also work to educate all children in neatness, thrift, instill environmental protection and cleanliness.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900448

Every day, municipal services collect and export thousands of cubic meters of snow from the capital by hundreds of heavy trucks. This work is carried out around the clock in shifts, the official website of the Mayor's Office of Astana reports.During the day shift on December 11, more than 2.7 thousand road workers and over a thousand units of special equipment are engaged in snow removal work.Over the past night from December 10-11, 7 thousand cubic meters of snow were collected and transported from the capital by 545 flights.In total, about 961 thousand cubic meters of snow have been exported from the city by 75,703 flights since the beginning of the winter period.According to the rules, first of all, areas with very heavy traffic are cleared in the city so that there is no congestion on the roads. Also, areas with medium intensity are being removed from snow — squares, forecourts, sidewalks, access roads to social facilities, etc.The priority is cleaning on central streets, on passenger transport routes, bus stops and sidewalks.There are several equipped snow ranges in the capital. They are equipped with a system for reading license plates of dump trucks, video surveillance cameras are installed here, lighting is connected.We ask residents and guests of the capital to be careful on the roads, observe safety rules, and refrain from long-distance trips in case of a storm warning.In case of an emergency, call 112.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900495

A student of the 2nd grade of the gymnasium 86 in Astana, Abdykaim Mukhammedgali, won a gold medal at the Asian Chess Championship in Thailand, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.Eight-year-old champion Abdykayim previously participated in the international chess tournament "Akbulak Open-2023", became a silver medalist three times, participated in the world championships.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900512

On the eve of the New Year holidays, the republican campaign "Fire Safety Month" has started in Astana. Employees of the capital's emergency department conducted propaganda work in the shopping center and reminded about safety during the holidays, the official website of the city akimat reports.The campaign is aimed at raising awareness of citizens about compliance with fire safety rules, especially in crowded places.According to representatives of the Department of Emergency Situations, the campaign will last until December 31 and includes a set of preventive measures. Among the main tasks are holding informational meetings, distributing memos with QR codes for access to a specialized Telegram channel, where news and tips on fire safety are published daily.At the moment, about 20 shopping centers of the capital are involved. Here, the staff of the Emergency Department actively inform visitors, explain safety standards and regulations, and also carry out inspections of fire protection systems."Special attention is paid to the technical condition of the facilities: automatic fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing and smoke removal. Evacuation routes are also being checked to exclude cases of their blocking by trade "islands". The period for elimination of violations is two months, but in exceptional cases this period may be extended. It is important to note that in most cases, the administrations of shopping centers promptly respond to our comments," said Yevgeny Gutyar, Deputy Head of the Department of State Fire Control of the Astana Emergency Department.As the holidays approach, the activity of pyrotechnics sellers is growing. The sale of fireworks and firecrackers is under the control of law enforcement agencies. From December 25 to December 31, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, together with the police, will conduct raids to exclude the illegal sale of products, including non-certified products."The sale of pyrotechnic products should be carried out exclusively at authorized points. It is important for buyers to pay attention to the availability of certificates of conformity in order to avoid danger," said Evgeny Gutyar.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900686

At the Asian Boxing Championship, which takes place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the first medal got into the piggy bank of the men's national team of the country, the official website of the capital's akimat reports.The master of leather gloves from Astana, Sanjar Tashkent, held a tense meeting with Uzbek opponent Shodierjon Melikuziev in the final bout in the weight up to 48 kg. Unfortunately, by the decision of the judges (1:4), Sanjar was defeated and received a silver medal.21-year-old Sanjar Tashkent Bay became a two-time winner of the Asian Championship. He previously won the gold medal at the 2022 World Championships in Amman, Jordan.Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/astana/press/news/details/900684